JP2009050318A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To detract a game motivation and a fraud motivation of a malicious player having a fraudulent intention without letting non-malicious players feel discomfort. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes a game control device 30 for controlling the progress of a decoration special symbol variable display game for variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information; wherein the game control device is provided with an operation-start winning detection means for detecting the entering of a game ball in a regular variable winning device, and a variable pattern determination means for determining a variation pattern of the variable display game when starting the decoration special symbol variable display game based on the operation-start winning of the game ball; and, when starting the decoration special symbol variable display game, when there is a fraudulent entering of a game ball in the regular variable winning device in a first state where no game ball is receivable, the variation pattern determination means is adapted to set the variation display time of the decoration special symbol variable display game for the fraudulent entering based on a second variable display time setting table for setting a time longer than that by a first variable display time setting table. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko machines have been provided with a plurality of winning openings such as a start opening, a big winning opening, a general winning opening, etc., and a predetermined number of gaming balls are given to the player as a winning ball by winning. ing.
In such a prize opening, the number of prize balls is set to be different depending on the value of each, and in particular, a game ball is won by opening the big prize opening at the time of a big hit, so a player can play a lot of games. It is possible to acquire a ball.

  Here, in particular, a large winning opening with a large number of prize balls is highly likely to be tampered with, and various countermeasures against fraud are taken. For example, during the big hit period, that is, the period in which the big winning opening is open and the game ball can be received is set as the effective period, and when a winning is detected during this effective period, the winning ball is paid out. I have to. If there is a malicious player who tries to obtain a prize ball by opening the big prize opening with a wire etc. during other periods, not only the prize ball will not be paid out, but also an abnormality at the top of the gaming machine. Notification is performed so as to attract attention by the notification device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

By the way, there are few prize balls at the start opening, and the current situation is that no countermeasures are taken. There is no change based on this.
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However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, the start opening that is not a winning opening with a lot of prize balls, such as a big winning opening, can be regarded as having not won a prize without performing any special notification or treatment. Since no countermeasures have been taken, there is no risk for fraudsters and there is a risk of fraud.
In addition, if it is configured to invalidate other than being open and notify that it is abnormal when there is a win other than that, a winning is detected during the invalid period due to a ball or the like during the game of a non-malicious player In some cases, it may be erroneously determined to be abnormal. In this case, if it is notified to the surroundings that it is a “malicious player”, the player feels very uncomfortable and the motivation for the game is diminished.

The starting point is a starting condition for a game related to a variable display game, and thus a big hit, and has a very important meaning for a player even though the number of winning balls is small. For this reason, in the current stage control not to notify the fraud, it is highly possible that the possibility of fraud is very high due to the release timing and the like, which is a serious problem.
In addition to simply opening the start opening from the front side of the gaming machine and winning the game ball, it is also possible to cheat as if passing the start opening sensor with a fraudulent tool from the back side of the gaming machine. There is also a problem that no countermeasures can be taken with respect to fraudulent attempts to execute the display game.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and does not make a player who has no dishonest will feel uncomfortable, and the willingness to play and the willingness of a malicious player who has the wrongful will It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can cut off the machine.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1
A start winning opening which is arranged in a game area and can be converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot be received and a second state in which a game ball can be received, and a variable display game for performing variable display of a plurality of identification information A variable display device having a display unit for display, game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game, display control means for performing display control of the variable display game based on a control command from the game control means, In a gaming machine comprising
The game control means includes
A start winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball with respect to the start winning opening in the first state or the second state;
Unauthorized winning counting means for counting the winning of the game ball in the first state detected by the starting winning detection means as an unauthorized winning;
Start winning storage means for storing a winning of the game ball detected by the start winning detection means as a start winning;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the variation display game when starting the variation display game based on the start prize stored in the start winning storage means;
First table storage means for storing a first setting table for setting a variable display time of the identification information in the variable display game;
Second table storage means for storing a second setting table for setting the variable display time to be longer than that of the first setting table;
The variation pattern determining means includes
If there is an illegal prize counted by the illegal prize counting means at the start of the variable display game, the second setting table sets the variable display time of the variable display game for the illegal prize. It is characterized by performing based on.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when there is an illegal winning that is a winning of a game ball with respect to the start winning opening in the first state at the start of the variable display game, the fluctuation of the variable display game for the illegal winning Since the display time is set based on the second setting table for setting a longer time than that of the first setting table, the efficiency for acquiring the big hit is reduced, and the player is illegal. The willingness to work can be greatly reduced. In addition, the longer variable display time increases the chances of attracting attention from the surroundings, and it is possible to check cheating by the player.
Furthermore, it is possible to give the same pressure to the fraudulent craftsman as fraud alerts, and even if there is a false detection due to a ball or the like during the game of a player without fraudulent will Since the notification is not explicit, the player rarely recognizes that the notification is fraudulent, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The start prize storage means stores a plurality of start prizes in the order of winning game balls with respect to the start prize opening,
The variation pattern determining means includes
If the start prize relating to the winning of the game ball with respect to the start prize port in the second state is stored in the start prize storage means before the start prize relating to the illegal prize, the start prize relating to the start prize is stored. The setting of the variable display time of the variable display game for the illegal winning is preferentially performed with respect to the setting of the variable display time based on the first setting table in the variable display game. .

  According to the invention described in claim 2, if the start winning storage relating to the game ball winning in the starting winning opening in the second state is stored in the start winning storage means prior to the starting winning relating to the illegal winning, Since the setting of the variable display time of the variable display game for the illegal winning is preferentially set with respect to the setting of the variable display time based on the first setting table in the variable display game related to the start winning prize, the jackpot is won. Efficiency can be further reduced, and the player's willingness to cheat can be greatly reduced.

A third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the second aspect,
The second setting table defines a plurality of the variable display times having different lengths,
The variation pattern determining means includes
One of the plurality of variable display times of the second setting table is set based on a result of counting the illegal prizes within a predetermined time by the illegal prize counting means. Yes.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, any one of the plurality of variable display times having different lengths in the second setting table is selected based on the number of illegal winnings counted within the predetermined time. Therefore, the variable display time can be set in consideration of the number of illegal winnings. For example, if the number of fraudulent winnings is one, there is a high possibility of false detection. In this case, if the variable display time is lengthened, a player who has no fraud will be recognized as fraudulent notification. Although there is a risk of reducing the interest of the game, if there are multiple fraudulent prizes, there is a high possibility that it is fraudulent by an illegal craftsman. As a result, the willingness of the fraudulent craftsman to be fraudulent can be greatly reduced.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to claim 3,
The variation pattern determining means includes
The probability of setting any one of the plurality of variable display times in the second setting table is changed based on the result of counting the illegal prizes by the illegal prize counting means. Yes.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the probability of setting any one of the variable display times from the plurality of variable display times having different lengths in the second setting table based on the counted number of illegal winnings. Therefore, the variable display time can be set in consideration of the number of illegal winnings. For example, if there are multiple fraudulent prizes, it is highly probable that the fraudulent act has been performed by an unauthorized craftsman. It is possible to greatly reduce the willingness of the craftsman to cheat.

The invention according to claim 5 is the gaming machine according to claim 4,
The game control means includes
An unauthorized prize associating means for associating the unauthorized prize and the start prize related to the unauthorized prize;
The variation pattern determining means includes
When the variable display game is started based on the start winning associated with the illegal prize, the variable display time of the variable display game is set based on the second setting table. Yes.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the variable display game is started based on the start winning associated with the illegal winning, the variable display time of the variable display game is determined based on the second setting table. The time can be set longer than that in the first setting table.

The invention according to claim 6 is the gaming machine according to claim 5,
The game control means includes
When the fraudulent prize is counted by the fraudulent prize counting means while the variable display game is being executed at the fluctuation display time set based on the first setting table in the fluctuation display device, Fluctuation display time changing means for changing the fluctuation display time of the fluctuation display game to the fluctuation display time according to the second setting table is provided.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when an illegal winning is counted during execution of the variable display game with the variable display time set based on the first setting table, the variable display of the variable display game is displayed. Since the time can be changed to the variable display time according to the second setting table, the variable information display time of the identification information can be changed as compared with the case where the variable information display is performed with a long variable display time from the beginning of the variable display game. Therefore, even if there is a false detection due to a ball or the like during a game of a player who does not have an unfair intention, the player will not be made uncomfortable.

The invention according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to claim 6,
The variation pattern determining means includes
The variable display time is set based on the second setting table until a predetermined period of time elapses after the illegal winning counting means counts the illegal winning.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the variable display time can be set based on the second setting table from when the illegal winning is counted until the predetermined period elapses. It is possible to further reduce the player's motivation for fraudulent work.

The invention according to claim 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The game control means includes
The unauthorized winnings counted by the unauthorized winning counting means are invalidated until a predetermined period elapses after the conversion from the second state to the first state.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the counted illegal winnings are invalidated after the start winning opening is converted from the second state to the first state until a predetermined period has elapsed, It is possible to prevent false detection, and it is possible to prevent an unpleasant player from feeling uncomfortable.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce the efficiency for acquiring the big hit and greatly reduce the player's willingness to cheat. In addition, the longer variable display time increases the chances of attracting attention from the surroundings, and it is possible to check cheating by the player.
Furthermore, it is possible to give the same pressure to the fraudulent craftsman as fraud alerts, and even if there is a false detection due to a ball or the like during the game of a player without fraudulent will Since the notification is not explicit, the player rarely recognizes that the notification is fraudulent, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.
Therefore, it is possible to reduce the willingness to play and the unwillingness of a malicious player having an unwilling intention without making the unwilling player feel uncomfortable.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
Here, a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a machine frame 110 configured in a rectangular frame shape, and a door-like shape is formed on the front side of the machine frame 110 in a forward direction with respect to the machine frame 110. A front frame 120 having a rectangular frame shape is pivotally mounted to be rotatable.

  The front frame 120 is a front frame main body 130 serving as a base for mounting various members and the like provided in the front frame 120, and a clear pivotally supported on the front frame side with respect to the front frame main body 130. It has a member holding frame 140 and a firing operation unit 150 attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front surface of the front frame main body 130.

  The front frame main body 130 is configured in a substantially rectangular plate shape that just covers the front side of the rectangular frame-shaped machine frame 110, and a game board 1 as shown in FIG. A square-shaped opening is formed for fitting and accommodating. The front surface of the game board 1 accommodated in the front frame body 130 faces the front side from the opening of the front frame body 130. That is, the game board 1 is attached to the front frame 120 by being fitted into the front frame main body 130.

  In addition, a clear member holding frame 140 that covers the front side of the front frame body 130 is formed in an opening portion in which the game board 1 of the front frame body 130 is fitted, that is, in a portion extending from slightly lower to the upper end than the center of the front frame body 130. Between the front surface of the game board 1 and the glass plate 141 as a clear member fitted in the clear member holding frame 140 and surrounded by the guide rail 2 provided on the front surface of the game board 1 Is a game area 1a in which game balls are launched and flow down.

Also, one side of the clear member holding frame 140 (the left side as viewed from the front side of the gaming machine 100) is pivotally supported by one side of the front frame main body 130 so as to be door-shaped. The front side of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be opened by opening the clear member holding frame 140.
The clear member holding frame 140 is spaced from the game board 1 fitted in the opening so as to substantially close the opening of the front frame main body 130 so that a game area 1a is allowed to flow down. The double glass plate 141 is fixed. In the clear member holding frame 140, at least a part of the game area 1 a on the front side of the game board 1 can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 through the glass plate 141.
In addition, a decoration lamp / LED 144 as a frame decoration device and a speaker 145 for outputting sound are provided around the portion of the front surface of the clear member holding frame 140 where the glass plate 141 is fixed and the game area 1a can be visually recognized. , 145 and the like.

In addition, a key hole 143 that forms a part of the locking device is formed on the front surface of the right end portion when viewed from the front surface side that is the open end side of the clear member holding frame 140 that is pivotally attached to the front frame body 130. .
The keyhole 143 is a part of the locking device of the front frame body 130 and also a part of the locking device of the clear member holding frame 140. When the key is inserted into the keyhole 143 and turned to one side (for example, counterclockwise) The front frame main body 130 is unlocked, and when it is turned to the other side (for example, clockwise), the clear member holding frame 140 is unlocked.

A firing operation unit 150 is attached to the lower side of the clear member holding frame 140 on the front side of the front frame body 130.
The firing operation unit 150 has a left and right side part, which is one side part of the left and right side parts, pivotally attached to the front frame main body 130, and can be opened and closed by rotating in the left and right direction, and a lower panel 152 below the opening and closing panel 151 It consists of.
The open / close panel 151 has an upper plate 153 that stores the discharged game balls and sends the game balls to a launching device (not shown) that launches the game balls. An effect button (not shown) that can be operated by the player is provided around the upper plate 153.
The lower panel 152 on the lower side of the opening / closing panel 151 performs a lower ball 154 and an ashtray 155 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the upper plate 153, and a game ball launch operation toward the game area 1a. In addition, an operation handle 156 for adjusting the firing force when the game ball is launched in the game area 1a, a speaker 157 for outputting sound, and the like are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 1 includes a flat game board main body 1b (made of wood or synthetic resin) serving as a mounting base for various members, and is surrounded by a guide rail 2 on the front surface of the game board main body 1b. A gaming area 1a. Further, front structural members 3, 3,... Are attached to the front surface of the game board main body 1b and outside the guide rail 2. Then, a game ball (hit ball; game medium) is launched from a launching device into a game area 1a surrounded by the guide rail 2 to play a game.

At the approximate center of the game area 1a, a center case 20 that forms a window 22 serving as a display area for the special figure variation display game is attached. A liquid crystal display device 41 is arranged behind the window portion 22 formed in the center case 20.
The liquid crystal display device 41 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display, and is arranged so that a display unit 42 whose display contents can be changed is visible from the front side of the game board 1 through the window 22 of the center case 20. .
The liquid crystal display device 41 is not limited to the one provided with the liquid crystal display, and may be provided with a display such as an EL or CRT.

  Further, in the game area 1a, a general diagram start gate 4, a general diagram storage display for displaying the number of unprocessed times of a general variation display game, and a general diagram display 5 for displaying a general variation display game (FIG. 3 is provided). Also, in the game area 1a, a first variable start device 7 that forms a first start port 13 and a second start port is provided. When the first start opening 13 is won, the first special figure variation display game is executed as an auxiliary game, and when the normal variation winning apparatus 7 that forms the second start opening is won, the second special game is displayed as an auxiliary game. A figure variation display game is executed.

In addition, a special figure memory display (not shown), a first special figure fluctuation display game, a second special figure fluctuation display game as an auxiliary game, a second special figure fluctuation display game, and a second special figure fluctuation display game are displayed. A special figure display 9 for displaying a special figure fluctuation display game is provided.
In addition, the common figure memory display, the common figure display 5, the special figure memory display, and the special figure display 9 are integrated as a segment LED 8 together with a game state display LED 8a (shown in FIG. 3) representing a game state. Is provided.
In addition, the number of unprocessed times is displayed in the first start port storage display unit 43 and the second start port storage display unit 44 provided in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41 in conjunction with the display of the special figure display. Is displayed.

Furthermore, the game area 1a has an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted toward the front side. Depending on the result of the figure-variable display game, the special prize winning device 10 for converting from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to the open state (a state advantageous to the player) will not win the prize opening. Out holes 11 for collecting the game balls are provided.
In addition, the game area 1a is provided with a general winning opening 12,..., A windmill 14 as a batting direction changing member, a number of obstacle nails (not shown), and the like.

A gate SW4a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the general start gate 4 is provided in the general start gate 4. Then, when the game ball that has been driven into the game area 1a passes through the normal diagram start gate 4, a normal variation display game is performed. In addition, the normal variation display game cannot be started, for example, the normal variation display game has already been played and the normal variation display game has not been completed, When 7 is converted to the open state and the game ball passes through the general figure starting gate 4, if the number of the general figure starting memory number is less than the upper limit number, the general figure starting memory number is incremented by one and the normal figure starting memory is added. One is stored.
In addition, the start memory of the general map variable display game is displayed on a general memory display equipped with an LED, and one LED is lit corresponding to the fact that one start memory is stored. In response to the subtraction of one start memory, one LED is turned off.

  A general-purpose (ordinary symbol) variable display game is executed by a general-purpose display 5 provided in the game area 1a. It should be noted that the universal map display game may be displayed in a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display device 41. In this case, for example, numbers, symbols, character symbols, etc. are used as the identification symbols for a predetermined time. After the variable display, the stop display is performed. If the stop display of the usual figure change display game becomes a special result mode, the opening and closing members 7a and 7a of the normal change winning device 7 are opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). The Thereby, it becomes easy to win a game ball in the normal variation winning device 7, and it is easy to start the second special figure variation display game.

  The normal variation winning device 7 is disposed below the first starting port 13 and includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 7a and 7a. The opening / closing members 7a, 7a are normally kept closed with an interval of about the diameter of the game ball (a disadvantageous state for the player), and the upper portion is closed by the first start port 13, The normal variation winning device 7 is in a state (first state) in which a game ball cannot be received. On the other hand, when the result of the general-purpose variable display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the game is opened in a reverse “C” shape by a solenoid (general power SOL 7b, shown in FIG. 3) as a driving device. The ball can be received, and can be converted into a state in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variation winning device 7 (a state advantageous to the player; the second state).

A first start port SW13a (shown in FIG. 3) is provided inside the first start port 13, and based on the detection of a game ball by the first start port SW13a, the first special figure variation as an auxiliary game is provided. A start right to start the display game is generated.
Further, a second start opening SW7c (shown in FIG. 3) is provided inside the normal variation winning device 7. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port SW7c, the right to start the second special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game is generated.

  The start right for starting the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game is stored as a start memory (special figure start memory) within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Accordingly, when the first special figure variation display game can be started and the number of start memories is 0, and a game ball wins the first start port 13, the start memory is stored as the start right is generated. Then, when the start memory number is incremented by 1, the first special figure variation display game is immediately started based on the start memory, and at this time, the start memory number is decremented by one.

On the other hand, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not ended. In the special game state, when a game ball wins the first start port 13, if the start memory number is less than the upper limit number, the start memory number is incremented by 1 and one start memory is stored. become. Then, when the start memory number becomes 1 or more and the first special figure variation display game is ready to start (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special game state), the start memory number is increased. 1 is subtracted, and the first special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory.
The start memory of the first special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure memory display and also displayed on the first start port memory display unit 43 of the liquid crystal display device 41.

In addition, a state in which the second special figure fluctuation display game cannot be started immediately, for example, a state in which the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game has already been performed and the special figure fluctuation display game has not ended. In the special gaming state, when a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7 that forms the second starting port, if the starting memory number is less than the upper limit number, the starting memory number is incremented by 1 and the starting memory is stored. One will be stored. Then, when the number of starting memories becomes 1 or more, when the state where the second special figure variation display game can be started (the end of the previous special figure variation display game or the end of the special gaming state) is reached, the number of starting memories is increased. 1 is subtracted and the second special figure variation display game is started based on the stored start memory.
Note that the start memory of the second special figure variation display game is displayed on the special figure memory display and also displayed on the second start port memory display unit 44 of the liquid crystal display device 41.

The first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game are not executed at the same time. Further, the second special figure variation display game is executed with priority over the first special figure variation display game. That is, when there is a start memory of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game, and the special figure fluctuation display game can be executed, the second special figure fluctuation display game is It is supposed to be executed.
In addition, as will be described later, the special result derived in the second special figure variation display game is more advantageous for the player after the end of the special gaming state than the special result derived in the first special figure variation display game. It is easy to become (short-time operation state).

The first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game as the auxiliary game are executed by the special figure display 9 provided in the game area 1a, and a plurality of identification information is fluctuated. After displaying, a predetermined result mode is stopped and displayed.
In addition, a decorative special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to a special figure fluctuation display game in which a plurality of types of identification information (for example, numbers, symbols, character designs, etc.) are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is executed. Yes. That is, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a variable display game for performing variable display of a plurality of pieces of identification information as the variable display device.
And, as a result of the special figure variation display game, when the display form of the special figure display 9 becomes a special result form (for example, “7”), it becomes a big hit and a special gaming state (so-called big hit state) It becomes. Correspondingly, the display mode of the liquid crystal display device 41 also becomes a special result mode (for example, any one of the numbers in the flat order such as “7, 7, 7”).
Note that the special-figure display game may be executed only by the liquid crystal display device 41 without including the special-figure display 9 in the gaming machine 100.

In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment can generate a probability variation state (second probability state) as a gaming state based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game. This probability variation state (second probability state) is a state in which the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than the normal probability state (first probability state). In addition, the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display will be applied regardless of whether the first special figure fluctuation display game or the second special figure fluctuation display game results. Both display games are in a probable state.
Note that the probability variation state and the short-time operation state can be generated independently, and both can be generated simultaneously, or only one can be generated.

A special variable winning device 10 as a variable winning device is provided with a large winning opening that is opened and closed by an attacker-type opening / closing door 10a that can be opened by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side is tilted forward. During the state, the inflow of game balls into the special winning opening is facilitated by converting the special winning opening from the closed state to the opened state.
The open / close door 10a is driven by, for example, a solenoid (a special winning opening SOL10b, shown in FIG. 3) as a driving device. In addition, a count SW 10c (shown in FIG. 3) serving as a winning ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning port is disposed inside the winning box (winning area).

  In addition, in each general winning opening 12 provided in the game area 1a, a winning opening SW 12a (shown in FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 12 is disposed. The game ball that is driven into the game area 1a by starting the game is one of the winning ports such as the general winning port 12, ..., the normal variable winning device 7, the first starting port 13, the special variable winning device 10, etc. When the crab is won, information regarding the winning ball corresponding to each winning opening is output to the discharge control device 125. The discharge control device 125 controls the discharge device and discharges (dispenses) a predetermined number of game balls.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine 100 is a game control device 30 that controls the progress of the game as its control system, and a sub-control device that controls various effects under the control of the game control device 30. An effect control device 40 is provided.

  The game control device 30 includes a game one-chip microcomputer 30a including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and includes an input interface (input I / F) 32, an output interface (output I / F) 33, an external communication terminal 31, and the like. It is configured.

In the gaming one-chip microcomputer 30a, an internal CPU includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, and also generates various random values such as a jackpot determination random value for a special figure variation display game.
Further, when the detection signal output in accordance with the detection of the game ball by the first start port SW13a or the second start port SW7c is input, the CPU stores the start prize in the RAM. In other words, regardless of whether or not the normal variation winning device 7 is in the first state or the second state, a detection signal is output from the second start port SW7c when a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 7. When input to the CPU, the CPU detects a winning of the game ball with respect to the normal variation winning device 7 as a start winning detection means.

  Further, the CPU does not control the operation of the ordinary electric power SOL 7b for opening the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal variation winning device 7 (outside the effective electric power effective period), and the game ball by the second start port SW7c When the detection signal output in accordance with the detection is input, as the illegal prize counting means, the prize is counted as an illegal prize that is a prize of the game ball in the first state by the normal variation prize winning device 7 (see FIG. 6). .

  It should be noted that the game with respect to the normally variable prize winning device 7 is outside the normal power effective period until the predetermined period elapses after the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normally variable winning prize device 7 are changed from the opened second state to the closed first state. Even if there is a winning of a ball, the winning is not illegal and the illegal winning is invalidated. That is, since there may be a case where a ball or the like is generated on the open / close members 7a, 7a of the normal variation winning device 7, this can prevent erroneous detection that a legitimate winning is an illegal winning.

Further, when the CPU (variation pattern determining means) starts the special figure fluctuation display game (decoration special figure fluctuation display game) based on the start winning, the fluctuation pattern of the special figure fluctuation display game, that is, the identification information A variation pattern including a variation display time is determined.
Specifically, when there is an illegal prize at the start of the special figure variation display game, the CPU sets the variable display time of the special figure variation display game for the illegal prize for the second variable display time setting. This is performed based on the table T2 (see FIG. 5; described later). Here, the CPU is configured to preferentially perform the decoration special figure variation display game for the illegal prize with respect to the prize (ordinary prize) for the normal fluctuation prize winning device 7 in the second state. If the start winning relating to the normal winning is stored before the starting winning relating to the illegal winning, the first variable display time setting table T1 in the decorative special figure changing display game relating to the normal winning (see FIG. 4; see later) ) Based on the second variable display time setting table T2 in the ornament special figure variable display game for the illegal prize is preferentially set (see FIG. 6). ).

  In the RAM inside the gaming one-chip microcomputer 30a, an on signal of the first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13 and the second start port SW7c provided in the normal variation winning device 7 is stored. An area, a storage area for the various random values, a work area for the CPU, and the like. That is, the game ball winnings detected by the CPU (starting winning detection means) are stored in the RAM as start winnings, and a plurality of start winnings are stored in the order of game ball winnings with respect to the normal variable winning device 7. To do. Here, the RAM functions as a start winning storage means.

In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM inside the gaming one-chip microcomputer 30a, in order to determine the occurrence of the big hit of the special figure variation display game corresponding to the various random numbers described above. The jackpot determination value of the special figure variation display game, the determination value of the variation pattern (type of reach action), and the like are stored.
Further, the ROM stores a first variation display time setting table T1 (see FIG. 4) for setting the variation display time of the identification information in the special map variation display game (decoration special diagram variation display game). . Here, the ROM of the game control device 30 constitutes a first table storage means.
As shown in FIG. 4, the first variation display time setting table T1 stores a plurality of patterns, and patterns A to E having variation display times of 5 seconds, 8 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, and 20 seconds, respectively. It is remembered.
The ROM further includes a second variable display time setting table for setting the variable display time in the special map variable display game (decorative special map variable display game) longer than that of the first variable display time setting table T1. T2 (see FIG. 5) is stored. Here, the ROM of the game control device 30 constitutes a second table storage means. As shown in FIG. 5, the second variation display time setting table T2 stores the same number of patterns as the first variation display time setting table T1, and the variation display times are 80 seconds, 85 seconds, 90 seconds, Patterns A to E of 95 seconds and 100 seconds are stored.

The input interface 32 is connected to a first start port SW13a, a second start port SW7c, a winning port SW12a,..., A gate SW4a, a count SW10c, a glass frame opening SW146, and an inner frame opening SW121 via a low pass filter and a buffer gate. Further, a ball break SW 122, a payout ball detection SW 123, and the like are connected. The input interface 32 relays various signals input from these and outputs them to the gaming one-chip microcomputer 30a.
Note that the glass frame opening SW 146 detects that the clear member holding frame 140 is opened, and the inner frame opening SW 121 detects that the front frame 120 is opened. Further, the ball cut SW 122 is provided on a chute that guides the game ball supplied from the island facility to the discharge device, and detects that there is no game ball in the chute. The payout ball detection SW 123 is a prize ball. The game balls to be paid out are detected.

  The output interface 33 receives various control signals output from the game one-chip microcomputer 30a. These control signals are relayed by the output interface 33, and via the output port and driver (not shown), the special figure display 9, the special figure storage display, the common figure display 5, the universal figure storage display, The information is output to the board external information terminal 16 connected to the SOL 7b, the special winning opening SOL10b, the gaming state display LED 8a, the discharge control device 125, the management device outside the gaming machine, and the effect control device 40.

The effect control device 40 as a sub-control device includes an arithmetic processing CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like, and includes a communication interface (communication I / F), an output interface (output I / F), and the like.
The effect control device 40 controls the gaming machine 100 based on the effect control data received from the game control device 30 via the communication interface (under the control of the game control device 30). In addition, a liquid crystal display device 41, a board decoration LED 54 a, a frame decoration LED 144 a, a frame error LED 147, a speaker 145, etc. provided on the game board 1 are connected and controlled under the control of the game control device 30. Production is to be performed.
The frame error LED 147 notifies the opening of the clear member holding frame 140 detected by the glass frame opening SW 146.

  In addition, power is supplied to the game control device 30 from a power supply device (not shown), and power is also supplied to the other devices from the power supply device. In addition, the power supply device is equipped with a backup power supply to enable power supply even when the external power supply is interrupted, such as during a power failure, and is stored in the volatile memory of each control device during a power failure. The loss of recorded data is prevented.

In these control circuits, the following game control is performed.
The game one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 extracts a random number value for hitting determination of the normal figure based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate SW4a provided in the normal figure start gate 4, and stores it in the ROM. Compared with the stored determination value, a process for determining whether or not the normal-game fluctuation display game has been hit is performed. Then, after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the general symbol display 5, a process for displaying a general symbol variation display game to be stopped is performed. When the result of this normal map fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the general map display 5 and the normal electric power SOL 7b is operated to open and close the opening / closing members 7a and 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for a predetermined time. The opening control is performed as described above (for example, for 0.5 seconds).
When the result of the normal map change display game is out of control, the control of displaying the result form of the shift on the general map display 5 is performed.

Further, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the first start port SW13a provided in the first start port 13, a start winning (start memory) is stored, and based on this start memory, the first special figure variation display game is stored. The jackpot determination random number value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM to determine whether or not the first special figure variation display game has been hit.
In addition, the start memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the second start port SW7c provided in the normal variation winning device 7, and based on this start memory, for the big hit determination of the second special figure variable display game A random number value is extracted and compared with a determination value stored in the ROM, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is hit is performed.

Then, the game control device 30 outputs to the effect control device 40 a control signal (effect control command) including the determination results of the first special figure fluctuation display game and the second special figure fluctuation display game. Then, the special symbol display 9 performs a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game to be stopped and displayed after the identification symbol is variably displayed for a predetermined time.
In addition, in the production control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, the liquid crystal display device 41 performs a process of displaying a decoration special figure fluctuation display game corresponding to the special figure fluctuation display game. Here, the effect control device 40 constitutes a display control means for performing display control of the decoration special figure variation display game in the liquid crystal display device 41 based on a control command from the game control device (game control means) 30. .
Furthermore, in the effect control device 40, based on the control signal from the game control device 30, the sound output from the speakers 145 and 157, the process of controlling the light emission of the LEDs such as the panel decoration LED 54a and the frame decoration LED 144a, the movable effect device ( A process for controlling the driving of a decorative motor (not shown) is omitted.

Then, the game one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 displays a special result mode on the special figure display 9 and generates a special gaming state when the result of the special figure variation display game is successful. I do.
In the process of generating the special game state, for example, the opening / closing door 10a of the special variable winning device 10 is opened by the special winning opening SOL10b, and control is performed so that the gaming ball can flow into the special winning opening. Then, a condition that either a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the grand prize opening or a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds or 1 second) elapses from the opening of the big prize opening is achieved. Opening the grand prize winning opening is defined as one round, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 times or 2 times).
In addition, when the result of the special figure fluctuation display game is out of place, the special figure display unit 9 is controlled to display the result form of the deviation.

  In addition, the game one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 receives game balls input from sensors (first starting port SW13a, second starting port SW7c, winning port SW12a, count SW10c) provided at various winning ports. Based on the detection signal, the payout motor of the discharge device is controlled so that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out.

  In addition, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment performs a start winning port monitoring process for monitoring the winning of a game ball to the normal variation winning device 7, and corresponds to the second special figure variable display game when there is an illegal winning. A variable display time setting process is performed to make the variable information display time of the identification information longer in the decorative special map variable display game.

Hereinafter, the start winning opening monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 7, the CPU of the game control device 30 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port SW7c inside the normal variation winning device 7, that is, whether or not there is a start winning ( Monitoring) (step S1).
Here, if it is determined that there is a start winning (step S1; Yes), the CPU controls the operation of the ordinary electric power SOL 7b for opening the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for the start winning. It is determined whether or not it is performed within the normal period, that is, during the normal power effective period (step S2).

If it is determined in step S2 that the starting prize is not within the normal power validity period (step S2; No: refer to the illegal prize memories 1 and 2 in FIG. 6), the CPU determines that the starting prize is an ordinary variable prize device 7. Is counted (counted) as an illegal winning that is a winning of a game ball in the first state (step S3).
Next, the CPU determines whether or not the number of start winnings stored in the RAM has reached the upper limit (step S4). Here, if it is determined that the number of stored start prizes has not reached the upper limit value (step S4; No), the CPU adds the start memory number as a new start prize and stores it in the RAM. (Step S5).
If it is determined in step S2 that the start-up prize is within the valid period for normal power (step S2; No: refer to start-up memories 1 and 2 in FIG. 6), the process proceeds to step S4, and the CPU Control subsequent processing.

  Note that if it is determined in step S4 that the number of stored start prizes has reached the upper limit (step S4; Yes), the CPU discards the start prize.

Next, the variable display time setting process will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU determines whether or not the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game has ended (step S <b> 11).
Here, if it is determined that the variation of the identification information has ended (step S11; Yes), the CPU determines whether or not the number of stored start winnings related to the illegal winning in the RAM (the number of illegal winnings stored) is zero. Is determined (step S12).

If it is determined in step S12 that the number of illegal prizes stored is 0 (step S12; Yes), the CPU sets the variation display time of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game in a normal manner, that is, A process (normal setting process) for selecting and setting the one-variable display time setting table T1 based on the table is performed (step S13).
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S12 that the number of illegal winning memorization is not 0 (step S12; No), the CPU sets a second variable display time setting table as a table for setting the variable information display time of the identification information. T2 is selected (step S14), and the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is set based on the table (step S15).
Thereafter, the CPU performs a process of subtracting 1 from the number of illegal winnings stored in the RAM (step S16).

  As described above, the gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment is arranged in the gaming area, and is a normal variation winning device that can be converted into a first state where a game ball cannot be received and a second state where a game ball can be received. 7, a liquid crystal display device 41 having a display unit for displaying a decorative special figure variable display game for performing variable display of a plurality of identification information, a game control device 30 for controlling the progress of the decorative special figure variable display game, and game control A gaming machine 100 including an effect control device 40 as display control means for performing display control of a decoration special figure variation display game based on a control command from the device 30, wherein the game control device 30 is in a first state or a second state. The start winning detection means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the normal variation winning apparatus 7 in the two states, and the non-counting of the winning of the game ball in the first state detected by the start winning detection means as an illegal winning A winning prize storage means for storing the winning of the game ball detected by the winning prize detecting means, a starting prize detecting means, and a start special prize variation display game based on the starting prize stored in the starting prize storing means. When starting, a variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the variation display game and a first variation display time setting table T1 for setting the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game are stored. And a second table storage for storing a second variation display time setting table T2 for setting the variation display time to be longer than that of the first variation display time setting table T1. And the variation pattern determining unit has an illegal prize counted by the illegal prize counting unit at the start of the decoration special figure variation display game. , It is configured to perform the setting of the variable display time of incorrect winning amount ornament JP diagram variable display game based on the second variation display time setting table T2.

Accordingly, when there is an illegal winning that is a winning of a game ball for the normal variation winning device 7 in the first state at the start of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game, the fluctuation display of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game for the illegal prize is made. Since the time is set based on the second variable display time setting table T2 for setting a longer time than that of the first variable display time setting table T1, the efficiency for obtaining the big hit is reduced. The player's willingness to cheat can be greatly reduced. In addition, the longer variable display time increases the chances of attracting attention from the surroundings, and it is possible to check cheating by the player.
Furthermore, it is possible to give the same pressure to the fraudulent craftsman as fraud alerts, and even if there is a false detection due to a ball or the like during the game of a player without fraudulent will Since the notification is not explicit, the player rarely recognizes that the notification is fraudulent, and the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, the start winning storage means of the game control device 30 stores a plurality of start winnings in the order of winning game balls to the normal variation winning device 7, and the variation pattern determining means is more than the start winning related to the illegal winning in the start winning storage means. If the start winning related to the game ball winning in the normal variation winning device 7 in the second state is stored before, based on the first variable display time setting table T1 in the decorative special figure variable display game related to the starting winning. The setting of the variable display time of the decorative special figure variable display game for the illegal winning is preferentially set with respect to the setting of the variable display time.

  Accordingly, if the start winning storage means stores the start winning related to the game ball winning in the normal variation winning device 7 in the second state prior to the starting winning related to the illegal winning, the decorative special figure related to the start winning is stored. Since the setting of the variable display time of the decoration special figure variable display game for the illegal winning is preferentially set with respect to the setting of the variable display time based on the first variable display time setting table T1 in the variable display game, the big hit The efficiency for acquisition can be further reduced, and the player's willingness to cheat can be greatly reduced.

  In addition, the game control device 30 is configured to invalidate the illegal winnings counted by the illegal winning counting means until the predetermined period elapses after the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second state to the first state. Has been.

  Accordingly, since the counted illegal winnings are invalidated until a predetermined period has elapsed after the normal variation winning device 7 is converted from the second state to the first state, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection due to ball balls or the like. It is possible to avoid making a player who has no dishonest will feel uncomfortable.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various improvements and design changes may be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.
Below, the modification of a gaming machine is demonstrated.

<Modification 1>
As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the gaming machine of the modified example 1 corresponds to the start winning by setting an illegal winning flag related to the illegal winning when the game ball is illegally winning the normal variation winning device 7. In addition, when starting the decorative special figure variation display game based on the start winning, the variation display time of the identification information is set based on the second variation display time setting table T2.

  In other words, the CPU of the gaming one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 stores the start winning relating to the illegal winning in the RAM with the illegal winning flag set (the illegal winning flag ON). Here, the CPU functions as an illegal prize associating means for associating the illegal prize and the start prize related to the illegal prize.

  Then, the CPU executes the decoration special figure variation display game according to the order of storage of the start prizes stored in the RAM, and starts the decoration special figure fluctuation display game based on the start prize for which the illegal prize flag is set. At this time, the variation display time of the variation display game is set based on the second variation display time setting table T2.

Hereinafter, the start winning opening monitoring process by the gaming machine of the first modification will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, the CPU of the game control device 30 determines whether or not a game ball is detected by the second start port SW7c inside the normal variation winning device 7, that is, whether or not there is a start winning ( Monitoring) (step S21).
If it is determined that there is a start winning (step S21; Yes), the CPU determines whether or not the number of start winnings stored in the RAM has reached the upper limit (step S22).

If it is determined in step S22 that the number of stored start prizes has not reached the upper limit value (step S22; No), the start prize is used to open the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal variable prize winning device 7. It is determined whether or not the operation is performed within the period during which the operation control of the electricity SOL 7b is performed, that is, the ordinary electricity valid period (step S23).
Here, when it is determined that the start winning is not within the normal power effective period (step S23; No), the CPU receives the illegal winning in which the start winning is the game ball winning in the first state when the normal variable winning device 7 is in the first state. Then, after setting the illegal winning flag to the state (illegal winning flag ON) (step S24), the start storage number is incremented by 1 and stored in the RAM (step S25).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the start winning is within the normal power effective period (step S23; Yes), the CPU proceeds to step S25 and stores the start winning as a valid start winning. The number is incremented by 1 and stored in the RAM.
If it is determined in step S22 that the number of stored start prizes has reached the upper limit (step S22; Yes), the CPU discards the start prize.

Next, the variable display time setting process by the gaming machine of the first modification will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 10, the CPU determines whether or not the variation of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game has ended (step S <b> 31).
Here, if it is determined that the variation of the identification information has ended (step S31; Yes), the CPU determines whether or not an illegal winning flag is set in the start-up memory related to the next decorative special figure variation display game. Is determined (step S32).

If it is determined in step S32 that an illegal winning flag has been set (step S32; Yes), the CPU uses the table for setting the variable display time of the identification information of the next decorative special figure variable display game. The second variation display time setting table T2 is selected (step S33), and the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is set based on the table (step S34).
Thereafter, the CPU performs a process of subtracting 1 from the starting memory number in the RAM (step S35).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S32 that the illegal winning flag has not been set (step S32; No), the CPU sets the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game in a normal manner. That is, the first variation display time setting table T1 is selected and set based on the table (normal setting process) (step S36).

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the first modification, the game control device 30 includes an unauthorized winning associating unit that correlates the unauthorized winning and the starting winning associated with the unauthorized winning, and the variation pattern determining unit is associated with the unauthorized winning. When the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is started based on the start winning, the fluctuation display time of the decoration special figure fluctuation display game is set based on the second fluctuation display time setting table T2.

  As a result, when the decoration special figure variation display game is started based on the start winning associated with the illegal prize, the variation display time of the decoration special figure variation display game is based on the second variation display time setting table T2. Thus, it can be set longer than that in the first variation display time setting table T1.

<Modification 2>
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming machine according to the second modification performs a process of changing the variation display time of the identification information in the special display variation display game based on the number of illegal winnings counted within a predetermined time.

That is, the ROM of the game one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 stores a second variable display time setting table T3 in which any of a plurality of variable display times having different illegal winning numbers and lengths is associated. Has been.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, in the second variable display time setting table T3, when the number of illegal prizes is 1, the variable display time is defined as 90 seconds, and the number of illegal prizes is 2-3. In this case, the variable display time is defined as 100 seconds, and when the number of illegal winnings is 4 or more, the variable display time is defined as 110 seconds.

  Then, the CPU sets one of the plurality of variable display times from the plurality of variable display times in the second variable display time setting table T3 based on the result of counting the illegal winnings within the predetermined time. It is set so that the variation display time of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game becomes longer as more illegal prizes are counted.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 2, the second variation display time setting table T3 defines a plurality of variation display times having different lengths, and the variation pattern determination means is an unauthorized number of times within a predetermined time by the unauthorized prize counting means. Based on the winning counting result, one of the plurality of variable display times in the second variable display time setting table T3 is set.

  Thereby, based on the number of illegal winnings counted within the predetermined time, any one of the variable display times can be set from the plurality of variable display times having different lengths in the second variable display time setting table T3. Thus, the variable information display time can be set in consideration of the number of illegal winnings. For example, if the number of fraudulent winnings is one, there is a high possibility of false detection. In this case, if the variable display time is lengthened, a player who has no fraud will be recognized as fraudulent notification. Although there is a risk of reducing the interest of the game, if there are multiple fraudulent prizes, there is a high possibility that it is fraudulent by an illegal craftsman. As a result, the willingness of the fraudulent craftsman to be fraudulent can be greatly reduced.

  Note that the second variable display time setting table T3 according to the modification 2 is an example and is not limited to this, and the illegal winning numbers and the numerical values of the variable display time can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate.

<Modification 3>
As shown in FIG. 12, the gaming machine of the third modification is identified in the decorative special figure variable display game defined in the second variable display time setting table T4 based on the number of illegal winnings counted within a predetermined time. A process of changing the probability of setting any one of the variable display times from the variable display time of the information is performed.

That is, the ROM of the game one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 stores a second variable display time setting table T4 in which selection probabilities of a plurality of variable display times having different numbers of illegal prizes and lengths are associated with each other. Has been.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the second variable display time setting table T4 defines 80 seconds, 85 seconds, 90 seconds, 95 seconds, and 100 seconds as the variable display time of the identification information. When the number of illegal winnings is 1, the probability that 80 seconds and 85 seconds are selected as the variable display time is defined as 30%, and the probability that 90 seconds is selected as the variable display time is 20%. In addition, the probability that 95 seconds and 100 seconds are selected as the variable display time is defined as 10% each. Further, when the number of illegal winnings is 2 to 3, the probability that 80 seconds is selected as the variable display time is defined as 10%, and 85 seconds, 90 seconds, and 95 seconds are selected as the variable display time. The probability is defined as 20%, and the probability that 100 seconds is selected as the variable display time is defined as 30%. Further, when the number of illegal winnings is 4 or more, the probability that 80 seconds is selected as the variable display time is defined as 0%, and the probability that 85 seconds is selected as the variable display time is defined as 10%. The probability that 90 seconds is selected as the variable display time is defined as 25%, the probability that 95 seconds is selected as the variable display time is defined as 30%, and 100 seconds is selected as the variable display time. The probability of selection is defined as 35%.

  Then, the CPU changes the probability of setting any of the variable display times from among the plurality of variable display times in the second variable display time setting table T4 based on the illegal winning count result within a predetermined time. Thus, as the number of illegal winnings is counted within a predetermined time, a longer variation display time is selected as the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the third modification, the variation pattern determining means is any one of the plurality of variable display times in the second variable display time setting table T4 based on the illegal winning counting result by the illegal winning counting means. Change the probability of setting the variable display time.

  Accordingly, the probability of setting any one of the variable display times from among the plurality of variable display times having different lengths in the second variable display time setting table T4 can be changed based on the counted number of illegal winnings. Therefore, the variable display time can be set in consideration of the number of illegal winnings. For example, if there are multiple fraudulent prizes, it is highly probable that the fraudulent act has been performed by an unauthorized craftsman. It is possible to greatly reduce the willingness of the craftsman to cheat.

  Note that the second variable display time setting table T4 according to the modification 3 is an example and is not limited to this, and the number of illegal winnings, the variable display time, and the selection probability may be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. it can.

<Modification 4>
As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the gaming machine of the modified example 4 receives an illegal prize while executing the special display variation display game with the variation display time set based on the first variation display time setting table T1. If there exists, the process which changes the variation display time of the said variation display game under execution to the variation display time which concerns on the 2nd variation display time setting table T2 is performed.

  In other words, the CPU of the game one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 plays the decoration special figure variable display game with the variable display time set based on the first variable display time setting table T1 as the variable display time changing means. During the execution, if there is an illegal winning of the game ball for the normal variation winning device 7, the variation display time of the variation display game is changed to the variation display time according to the second variation display time setting table T2.

Below, the special figure fluctuation display game process by the gaming machine of the modification 4 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 13, the CPU of the game control device 30 determines whether or not a game ball has been detected by the second start port SW7c inside the normal variation winning device 7, that is, whether or not there is a start winning. (Step S41).
Here, if it is determined that there is a start winning (step S41; Yes), the CPU controls the operation of the ordinary electric power SOL 7b for opening the opening / closing members 7a, 7a of the normal variable winning device 7 for the start winning. It is determined whether or not it was performed during the normal period, that is, during the normal power effective period (step S42).

When it is determined in step S42 that the start winning is within the normal power validity period (step S42; Yes), the CPU determines whether or not the number of start winnings stored in the RAM has reached the upper limit (step S42). S43).
Here, if it is determined that the number of stored start prizes has not reached the upper limit (step S43; No), the CPU adds the start memory number to 1 and stores the start prize in the RAM as a valid start prize. After that (step S44), a normal setting process for setting the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is performed based on the first variation display time setting table T1 (step S45).
When it is determined that the number of stored start prizes has reached the upper limit (step S43; Yes), the CPU discards the start prize.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S42 that the start winning is not within the normal power effective period (step S42; No), the CPU displays the decorative special figure variation display game based on the second variation display time setting table T2. The variable display time setting process for setting the variable display time of the identification information is performed (step S46).

Next, the variable display time setting process by the gaming machine of the modified example 4 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 14, the CPU determines whether or not the identification information is changing in the decorative special figure changing display game (step S51).

Here, if it is determined that the identification information is changing (step S51; Yes), the CPU displays the change display time in the decoration special figure change display game currently being executed, that is, the first change display time setting table. A process of reading the variable display time set based on T1 is performed (step S52). Subsequently, the CPU performs a process of selecting a variable display time corresponding to the read variable display time from the second variable display time setting table T2 (step S53). For example, if the variation display time in the decoration special figure variation display game currently being executed is the pattern A, the variation display time in the pattern A is also selected from the second variation display time setting table T2.
Thereafter, the CPU resets the variable display time selected from the second variable display time setting table T2 as the variable display time in the decorative special figure variable display game currently being executed (step S54).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S51 that the identification information is not fluctuating (step S51; No), the CPU serves as a table for setting the fluctuating display time of the identification information of the next decoration special figure variable display game. The second variation display time setting table T2 is selected (step S55), and the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special figure variation display game is set based on the table (step S56).

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the modified example 4, the game control device 30 executes the decoration special figure variable display game on the liquid crystal display device 41 with the variable display time set based on the first variable display time setting table T1. When the illegal winning is counted by the illegal winning counting means, the variable display time changing means for changing the variable display time of the decoration special figure variable display game to the variable display time according to the second variable display time setting table T2. It has.

  As a result, when an illegal prize is counted during the execution of the special display variation display game with the variable display time set based on the first variation display time setting table T1, the variation of the special display variation display game is displayed. Since the display time can be changed to the variable display time according to the second variable display time setting table T2, compared with the case where the variable information is displayed in a variable display time with a long variable display time from the beginning of the decoration special figure variable display game. The fluctuation display time of the identification information can be shortened, and even if there is a false detection due to a ball or the like during a game of a player who does not have an unfair intention, the player is not made uncomfortable.

<Modification 5>
As shown in FIG. 15 and FIG. 16, the gaming machine of the modified example 5 shows the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game until a predetermined release condition is satisfied after the game ball is illegally awarded to the normal variation winning device 7. The variable display time is set based on the second variable display time setting table T2.

That is, when the CPU of the game one-chip microcomputer 30a of the game control device 30 is determined to be in an error state by detecting the illegal winning, the opening / closing members 7a and 7a of the normal variation winning device 7 perform the opening operation twice. Until the predetermined error release condition such as is established, the variable display time of the identification information is set based on the second variable display time setting table T2.
Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the CPU executes a table setting process, and first of all, whether or not it is in an error state, that is, the game ball of the normal variation winning device 7 outside the normal power validity period. After the illegal winning is detected by the winning, it is determined whether or not a predetermined error canceling condition is satisfied (step S61).
If it is determined that the state is an error state (step S61; Yes), the CPU sets a second variation display time setting table T2 as a table for setting the variation display time of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game. Is set (step S62).

After that, the CPU determines whether or not the error state has been released at a predetermined timing, that is, whether or not a predetermined error cancellation condition such as the opening / closing members 7a and 7a of the normal variation winning device 7 being opened twice is established. It is determined whether or not (step S63).
Here, until it is determined that the error state has been released, the CPU sets the variable display time of the identification information based on the second variable display time setting table T2 (step S63; No). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, during the period until the error state is canceled, the game ball wins against the normal variation winning device 7 within the normal power valid period, that is, the correct winning (“☆” or “ Even if there is a legitimate prize indicated by “）”, the setting of the variation display time of the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game related to the legitimate prize is performed based on the second variation display time setting table T2. .
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S63 that the error state has been released (step S63; Yes), the CPU uses the first variation as a table for setting the variation display time of the identification information in the decoration special diagram variation display game. A display time setting table T1 is set (step S64). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the game ball is won when the open / close members 7 a and 7 a of the regular prize-winning device 7 are opened, as indicated by “☆” or “◎”. Since the error cancellation condition is satisfied, the setting of the variable display time of the identification information in the decorative special figure variable display game relating to the subsequent correct winning (the correct winning shown by “Δ” in FIG. 16) is the first variable display time setting. This is performed based on the table T1.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the modified example 5, the variation pattern determination unit is configured to display the variation display time based on the second variation display time setting table T2 until a predetermined period elapses after the unauthorized winning is counted by the unauthorized winning counting unit. Set.

  As a result, the variable display time can be set based on the second variable display time setting table T2 until the predetermined period elapses after the illegal winning is counted, so the efficiency for obtaining the big hit is further reduced. Thus, the player's willingness to cheat can be greatly reduced.

  In the modified example 5, the two opening operations of the opening / closing members 7a and 7a of the normal variation winning device 7 are exemplified as the error cancellation condition, but this is an example and the present invention is not limited to this.

  Furthermore, the first variation display time setting table T1 and the second variation display time setting table T2 in the above embodiment are merely examples, and are not limited thereto. Can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate.

  Further, the gaming machine 100 of the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 100 as shown in the above-described embodiment, and for example, other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. The present invention is applicable to all gaming machines 100 that use a ball.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view which shows the game machine which shows the structure of one embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a front view which shows the game board with which the gaming machine of FIG. 1 is equipped. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of the gaming machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the table for the 1st change display time setting which concerns on the change display time setting process by the game machine of FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating an example of a second variable display time setting table according to the variable display time setting process of FIG. 5. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the fluctuation | variation display game by the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation | movement which concerns on the start winning opening monitoring process by the gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation | movement which concerns on the variable display time setting process by the gaming machine of FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to a start winning opening monitoring process performed by the gaming machine according to Modification 1; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation | movement which concerns on the variable display time setting process by the game machine of FIG. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the 2nd fluctuation | variation display time setting table which concerns on the fluctuation | variation display time setting process by the game machine of the modification 2. It is a figure which shows typically an example of the 2nd variable display time setting table which concerns on the variable display time setting process by the game machine of the modification 3. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation related to a special figure game process performed by a gaming machine according to Modification 4; It is a flowchart which shows an example of the operation | movement which concerns on the variable display time setting process by the game machine of FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation related to table setting processing by a gaming machine according to Modification 5; FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a variable display game by the gaming machine of FIG. 15.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Game machine 1 Game board 9 Special figure display device 30 Game control apparatus 40 Production control apparatus 41 Liquid crystal display device T1 1st variable display time setting table T2, T3, T4 2nd variable display time setting table

Claims (8)

A start winning opening which is arranged in a game area and can be converted into a first state in which a game ball cannot be received and a second state in which a game ball can be received, and a variable display game for performing variable display of a plurality of identification information A variable display device having a display unit for display, game control means for controlling the progress of the variable display game, display control means for performing display control of the variable display game based on a control command from the game control means, In a gaming machine comprising
The game control means includes
A start winning detection means for detecting a winning of a game ball with respect to the start winning opening in the first state or the second state;
Unauthorized winning counting means for counting the winning of the game ball in the first state detected by the starting winning detection means as an unauthorized winning;
Start winning storage means for storing a winning of the game ball detected by the start winning detection means as a start winning;
A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of the variation display game when starting the variation display game based on the start prize stored in the start winning storage means;
First table storage means for storing a first setting table for setting a variable display time of the identification information in the variable display game;
Second table storage means for storing a second setting table for setting the variable display time longer than that of the first setting table;
The variation pattern determining means includes
If there is an illegal prize counted by the illegal prize counting means at the start of the variable display game, the second setting table sets the variable display time of the variable display game for the illegal prize. A gaming machine that is configured to perform based on the above. The start prize storage means stores a plurality of start prizes in the order of winning game balls with respect to the start prize opening,
The variation pattern determining means includes
If the start prize relating to the winning of the game ball with respect to the start prize port in the second state is stored in the start prize storage means before the start prize relating to the illegal prize, the start prize relating to the start prize is stored. The setting of the variable display time of the variable display game for the illegal winning is preferentially performed with respect to the setting of the variable display time based on the first setting table in the variable display game. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The second setting table defines a plurality of the variable display times having different lengths,
The variation pattern determining means includes
One of the plurality of variable display times in the second setting table is set based on a result of counting the illegal prizes within a predetermined time by the illegal prize counting means. The gaming machine according to claim 2. The variation pattern determining means includes
The probability of setting any one of the variable display times from the plurality of variable display times in the second setting table is changed based on the result of counting the illegal prizes by the illegal prize counting unit. The gaming machine according to claim 3. The game control means includes
An unauthorized prize associating means for associating the unauthorized prize and the start prize related to the unauthorized prize;
The variation pattern determining means includes
When the variable display game is started based on the start winning associated with the illegal prize, the variable display time of the variable display game is set based on the second setting table. The gaming machine according to claim 4. The game control means includes
When the fraudulent prize is counted by the fraudulent prize counting means while the variable display game is being executed at the fluctuation display time set based on the first setting table in the fluctuation display device, 6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, further comprising a variation display time changing means for changing the variation display time of the variation display game to the variation display time according to the second setting table. The variation pattern determining means includes
7. The game according to claim 6, wherein the variable display time is set based on the second setting table until a predetermined period of time elapses after the illegal winning count is counted by the illegal winning counting means. Machine. The game control means includes
The invalid prize counted by the illegal prize counting means is invalidated until a predetermined period has elapsed since the conversion from the second state to the first state. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 7.

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